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Roland's Go:Mixer Studio is an affordable but capable mixer for budding recording engineers
Roland just introduced the Go:Mixer Studio. This is a beefed-up entry in the company's Go:Mixer audio interface lineup.
Roland just released a follow-up to its most famous drum machines from the 1980s
Roland just unveiled the TR-1000, the long-awaited follow-up to the iconic TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines. This thing sounds great but costs $2,700.
Roland just released a weird little riff on an acoustic handpan
The Roland Mood Pan is a digital version of an acoustic handpan. It features built-in speakers and can stream Bluetooth audio.
Roland just released an (almost) pocket-sized sampler with a built-in mic
Roland just released an (almost) pocket-sized sampler with a built-in mic. The Aira P-6 also includes a sequencer, granular synthesis and plenty of effects.
Roland’s mobile podcasting studio gives you a mic and streaming app for $140
Roland has a new on-the-go podcasting setup with an eye-catching price. The company’s Go:Podcast studio includes a USB condenser mic and a companion app that can set up streaming to platforms like YouTube, Twitch and Facebook.
Roland's Bridge Cast X lets streamers control video as well as audio mixes
Roland has unveiled a follow-up to the Bridge Cast called Bridge Cast X that adds video support on top of all its predecessor's audio-focused features.
Roland Gaia 2 review: Roland finally delivers the hands-on synthesizer we’ve been begging for
Gaia 2 is a virtual analog synth that solves many of Roland's interface problems, but the sounds feel dated.
Roland’s new software instrument Galaxias offers access to 20,000 sounds
Roland just unveiled its latest software instrument, called Galaxias. The plugin offers 20,000 presets, leading the company to call it a super instrument. You can also layer up to four instruments to create unique soundscapes.
Roland adds CR-78 percussion and 808 bass to the TR-8S and TR-6S drum machines
Roland's free updates for the TR-8S and TR-6S drum machines add CR-78 percussion sounds and the ability to craft 808 bass lines.
Arturia's Acid V is a Roland TB-303, without the headaches
Arturia's Acid V captures the beauty of Roland's TB-303 but without the headaches and with the amenities you'd expect in 2023.
Roland SH-4D review: An overdue return to great synths for the masses
The Roland SH-4d is closest thing to a pure midrange synthesizer the company has made in years.
Roland S-1 Tweak Synth is the most compelling member of the Aira Compact family
Roland's S-1 Tweak Synth is the most compelling and the most frustrating member of the Aira Compact family.
The Roland SH-4d is a groovebox disguised as a synthesizer
Roland's SH-4d is a groovebox in synthesizer clothing, with plenty of hands-on controls.
Roland's 50th Anniversary Concept Piano has flying speakers for some reason
Roland's 50th Anniversary Concept Piano is undeniably gorgeous and has flying speakers for some reason.
Roland's first gaming product is the Bridge Cast streaming mixer
There are a number of streaming-focused audio interfaces, but not many let you customize how they look.
Roland's $199 Aira Compact series are a serious play for the entry level
The $199 Aira Compact line delivers classic Roland sounds. But the E-4 Voice Tweaker is a standout.
Roland celebrates 50 years of music gear with glossy new book
The 400-page tome includes several chapters about some of Roland's most iconic gear.
Roland’s iconic RE-201 Space Echo returns in two new Boss pedals
Boss, one of the most prolific and well-known manufacturers of guitar effects pedal out there, has just announced the RE-202 and RE-2 Space Echo pedals, both of which are inspired by Roland's iconic, tape-based RE-201 Space Echo unit that was originally released way back in 1974.
Roland makes its classic SH-101 synth available to play on the web
Roland has created a virtual version of the SH-101 synth used by electronic legends like Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada and The Chemical Brothers.
Roland's AeroCaster VRC-01 is a wireless video mixer for streamers
Shoot multi-perspective videos and podcasts with the camera you already have in your pocket.